Courts: disqualification of judges.

CA AB2262 aims to update the rules regarding when judges can be disqualified from hearing a case in California courts. The bill modifies existing laws to clarify the circumstances under which a judge must step aside to ensure fairness in legal proceedings. This is intended to enhance the integrity of the judicial process.

CA AB2262 is a house bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Michelle Rodriguez (D), currently “Passed” since September 18, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 38 of them sponsored by Michelle Rodriguez.

The key recorded vote (A, August 24, 2026) ended 78–0 and passed.

Supporters of CA AB2262 argue that the bill strengthens the judicial system by ensuring that judges who have potential conflicts of interest are properly disqualified. They believe it promotes transparency and fairness in court proceedings, thereby increasing public trust in the legal system.

Critics of CA AB2262 may contend that the bill could lead to unnecessary disqualifications of judges, potentially delaying court cases and creating inefficiencies in the judicial process. They might argue that the existing rules are sufficient and that changes could complicate legal proceedings without providing significant benefits.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.